Last Updated: July 8, 2026

SplitBuddy ("the App") is developed and published by Chirag Mali ("we", "our", or "us").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use SplitBuddy.

By using SplitBuddy, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

App Information

App Name: SplitBuddy

Developer: Chirag Mali

Support Email: ck.futuretech@gmail.com

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use SplitBuddy, we may collect:

Account Information

• Name

• Email address

• Google Account information

• User ID

• Profile photo (if provided)

Financial Information

SplitBuddy allows you to manage personal and shared expenses.

This may include:

• Personal expenses

• Group expenses

• Categories

• Notes

• Receipt images

• Settlement history

• Subscription information

• Budget information

• Payment methods

• Group balances

This information is collected only to provide the app's features.

Device Information

We may collect:

• Device model

• Android version

• App version

• Language

• Time zone

• Push notification token

Usage Information

Anonymous information such as:

• Feature usage

• Screen visits

• Performance

• Crash reports

• Diagnostics

This information helps improve SplitBuddy.

Camera Permission

SplitBuddy requests Camera permission only for:

• Scanning receipts using OCR

• Capturing receipt images

The camera is never accessed without your action.

Notifications

If enabled, SplitBuddy may send notifications for:

• Group expenses

• Settlement updates

• Subscription reminders

• Budget alerts

• Group invitations

• Activity updates

Notifications can be disabled anytime through your device settings or inside the app.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Create and manage your account

• Synchronize your data

• Manage expenses and groups

• Calculate balances

• Process recurring subscriptions

• Send reminders and notifications

• Improve app performance

• Prevent abuse

• Provide customer support

Firebase Services

SplitBuddy uses Google Firebase services including:

• Firebase Authentication

• Cloud Firestore

• Firebase Storage

• Firebase Cloud Messaging

• Firebase Analytics

• Firebase Crashlytics

These services provide authentication, cloud synchronization, storage, notifications, analytics, and crash reporting.

Firebase Privacy Policy:

https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google ML Kit

SplitBuddy uses Google ML Kit for Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

Receipt scanning only occurs when you choose to scan a receipt.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

Information is shared only with trusted service providers required to operate SplitBuddy, including:

• Google Firebase

• Google Play Services

• Google ML Kit

These providers process data according to their own privacy policies.

Data Security

We protect your information using:

• HTTPS encryption

• Firebase Security Rules

• Secure authentication

• Access controls

• Protected cloud storage

Although we use industry-standard security, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Your information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

If you delete your account, your personal information will be deleted according to our retention policy unless required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your country, you may have the right to:

• Access your information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Delete your account

• Withdraw consent where applicable

Please contact us if you wish to exercise these rights.

Children's Privacy

SplitBuddy is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your country).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Third-Party Services

SplitBuddy may use:

• Google Sign-In

• Firebase

• Google Play Services

• Google ML Kit

Each provider has its own privacy policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will appear on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of SplitBuddy after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

Account Deletion

You can permanently delete your SplitBuddy account directly from the app.

When your account is deleted:

• Your personal information will be permanently removed.

• Your personal expenses and subscriptions will be deleted.

• Group data may remain where necessary to preserve shared financial records for other members.

• Some information may be retained if required by law or to prevent fraud.

If you experience any issues deleting your account, please contact us.

Contact Us

Developer: Chirag Mali

Support Email: ck.futuretech@gmail.com